strawberry mousse cake

How to Make Strawberry Mousse Cake: A Complete Guide

Strawberry mousse cake is a delightful dessert that combines light, airy mousse with fresh strawberry flavor and a tender crust. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to create this treat at home.

### Ingredients

For the crust: 200 g graham crackers, 100 g melted butter, 2 tbsp sugar.

For the mousse: 300 g fresh strawberries (hulled), 200 ml heavy cream, 100 g sugar, 3 gelatin sheets, 1 tbsp lemon juice.

### Steps

1. Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar until evenly moist. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 20 cm springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Make the Strawberry Purée: Blend strawberries until smooth. Strain to remove seeds, then heat 100 g of the purée in a small pan. Soften gelatin sheets in cold water, then dissolve them into the warm purée. Add lemon juice and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Whip the Cream: Chill heavy cream and a mixing bowl. Beat cream with 100 g sugar until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine Mousse: Gently fold the strawberry-gelatin mixture into the whipped cream in three parts, ensuring no streaks remain. Pour the mousse over the crust and smooth the top.

5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade strawberry mousse cake—a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures!